INTERNET ERUPTED: A liberal podcaster is facing massive backlash after a reported on-air rant about Erika Kirk and her late husband, Charlie
America’s cultural war just exploded again — this time over a podcast rant so vicious that even seasoned commentators were left stunned.
A liberal commentator has ignited a firestorm of outrage after unleashing what critics are calling a “disgusting, heartless tirade” against Erika Kirk — the grieving widow of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk — and the late father-of-two himself. 
The shocking comments were delivered by Jennifer Welch, host of the progressive podcast I’ve Had It, during a Sunday episode that now has the nation furiously divided.
“Kick Her to the Curb”: The Rant That Sparked National Fury
Welch, a former Bravo star turned outspoken political podcaster, launched an unfiltered verbal assault on Erika following her appearance at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit in Manhattan, where the widow spoke about marriage, motherhood, feminism and modern womanhood.
What followed stunned listeners.
“This woman should be kicked to the curb,” Welch snapped.
“She is an absolute grifter — just like Donald Trump and just like her unrepentant, racist, homophobic husband was.”
The comments immediately detonated across social media.
The Man at the Center of the Storm
Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed in September while debating students at Utah Valley University. A rising conservative star and founder of Turning Point USA, he left behind two young children and his wife, Erika.
Since his death, Erika has stepped forward to carry on his legacy, assuming leadership of the rapidly growing political organization.
For many Americans — including some who disagreed with Kirk’s politics — the podcaster’s attack crossed a moral line.
What Triggered the Backlash?
At the DealBook Summit, Erika was asked about New York City’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani and female voting behavior in Manhattan.
She stated:
“Sometimes in places like Manhattan, you become so career-driven that you look to the government as a replacement for relationships… even family.”
She went on to question whether some women were “putting off marriage and motherhood by depending on the government instead.”
For Welch, the comments were unforgivable.
“You Weaponize Your Gender”: The Tirade Escalates
Back on the podcast, Welch erupted:
“You are an opportunistic grifter who weaponizes your gender to demean other women.”
She added:
“You are a walking, talking example of why nobody wants to be a Christian and nobody wants to be a female hypocrite like you.”
She even mocked Erika’s appearance in New York:
“For you to prance into Manhattan and lecture educated women — you are divorced from reality.”
Co-Host Joins the Attack
Welch’s co-host Angie Sullivan also piled on, declaring:
“Maybe there’s more to life than identifying as someone’s wife or someone’s mother.”
The clip spread like wildfire within minutes.
Online Explosion: “This Is Beyond Politics”
The backlash was immediate and brutal.
Conservatives accused Welch of targeting a grieving widow, while even moderates blasted the comments as inhumane.
“Liberal women who run companies are praised — conservative women who do are labeled grifters.” “This was one of the most vile podcast rants I’ve ever heard.” “Attacking a widow months after her husband was murdered is beyond shameful.” “This crossed every possible line.”
One user wrote:
“You can oppose someone politically without attacking their dead spouse. This was absolute moral bankruptcy.”
Erika’s New Role — And the Money Controversy
Since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Turning Point USA has continued to expand rapidly, with chapters spreading across high schools and universities nationwide.
Erika has vowed to lead it exactly as her husband envisioned:
“Charlie built a vision-led organization. I knew his goals. I knew his mission. I’m picking up a mantle I understand.”
Meanwhile, public records reveal that nearly $10 million has been raised for Erika through GiveSendGo, GoFundMe and conservative donor groups.
The largest fund — backed by Tucker Carlson’s ALP brand — alone generated over $5.4 million, including a $1 million direct donation.
Another $10 million is believed to have come from life insurance payouts.
These figures have been seized upon by critics — and were part of the fuel behind Welch’s outburst.
A Flashpoint in America’s Culture War
Supporters of Erika argue she is being punished for stepping into leadership as a conservative woman, while critics insist her views on feminism deserve scrutiny.
But even many who oppose her ideology say:
Attacking a murdered man and his widow is indefensible.
This is no longer just a debate about politics.
It has become a test of decency in an increasingly brutal media climate.
Final Word
One podcast rant.
One grieving widow.
One murdered activist.
And a nation now locked in yet another furious cultural battle.
Jennifer Welch may have aimed to spark outrage — but for many Americans, she achieved something far darker:
She united both sides in disgust.
